My Work

EmPorter Solutions

EmPorter HR
is an application used in human resource departments to maintain a complete dossier
for all communication with and regarding employees, including the management of
issues and the related HR workflow. It's developed by EmPorter Solutions, based
in Schipluiden, Zuid-Holland, and is used by a number of large companies to efficiently
manage their HR work processes.

The application was originally developed with an Oracle database backend. EmPorter
Solutions also wanted to offer it with a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 backend, so
I was asked to assist with porting the database objects and stored procedure code
to SQL Server-friendly formats.

I created a performance-optimised database and rewrote a large number of Oracle
views and stored procedures. This wasn't simply a question of "translating" Oracle-compatible
code into the T-SQL equivalent; a comprehensive rewrite was necessary in many instances
to make the best use of the features of SQL Server for performance, maintainability
and security. I also advised on best practices for installation and configuration
of SQL Server at customer sites. The first customer live implementation on the MS
SQL platform took place in late 2010.

Detail from the ASP.NET Manager Task List

I've also been involved with a number of new development projects for EmPorter.
I built a C# ASP.NET web application that will be used to enter, process and validate
HR change requests in the EmPorter database as XML, as well as a tasklist application
giving a management overview of outstanding questions and actions.

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When you discuss a commission with Paul, he listens carefully to the requirements.
His first reaction is often that he's not the best person for the job, followed
by a series of questions through which it's apparent that he is the best
person for the job. This is also obvious after the project is completed. I'm pleased
to work with him and am very satisfied with the professionalism and quality of his
work.